INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS

• Neil Berkett: Virgin Territory

• LinkedIn's Ariel Eckstein

• Kevin Roberts: Management is dead

HAVE YOUR SAY >Send us your views

Debate >Should we relax Sunday trading laws?

From the editor >The focus on growth

Iqbal Wahhab >Shouldn't workers be on our boards?

Graeme Leach >Slash top rate tax to 36%

John Elkington >Giving healthcare a healthier future

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Letters You tell us what you really think
Update Paul McLoughlin of Sixt car rental; Crossrail explained; economic outlook from Graeme Leach. Plus, Malcolm Craig's stock options.
Cars Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell tests the Mercedes C63 AMG coupe
Word of advice Contact Group
Culture A new film by Morgan Spurlock explores product placement. Plus, business books

Profile Simon Walker discusses his new role as Director General of the IoD
Iqbal Wahhab Our provocative columnist explains why business must understand the i-generation
David Erdal How companies owned by employees outperform competitors. Plus, John Elkington on the benefits of Big Society Capital
Debate Should David Cameron stand firm on the controversial proposed planning reforms?
Partnerships The trio behind Telemetry on taking the foot off the brake and thinking global
My business life Rebecca George, a partner at Deloitte, shares her business lessons
Director of the month Andrew Gilbert, the founder of data solutions firm Node4
My space The founder of The Pure Package, Jennifer Irvine, in her offices underneath the arches at London's New Covent Garden

What's cooking? Twins Antony and Richard Joseph explain how a blend of design flair and business acumen has helped them build their kitchenware company
Absolute beginners Businesses that offer youths work and pass on skills through apprenticeships
The chop shop How to get the best deals without slashing overheads in the wrong places
Made in the UK We speak to three companies putting their faith in a British manufacturing renaissance
The secrets of social networking Our shortlisted six reveal how they've used technology to connect

Innovation There's a buzz around crowdsourcing. Our experts uncover the benefits of collaborative business
Business education We look at the trends in executive learning. Plus, Europe's best business schools

Travel in style Luxe City Guides offer the essential inside information on the world's most exciting cities
Business trip: South Africa The head of John Brown Media on setting up in the rainbow nation
Getting away Foodie breaks - embark on a hunt for white truffles. Plus, three more gourmet weekends
Long-haul Experience the spectacular landscape of Argentina on horseback
Meeting and eating The best places for food with a view